Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Program description - September 2026

This one-year, three-term program provides strong pre-service preparation for individuals seeking a career with today's and tomorrow's fire services. Our curriculum provides the knowledge, skills, and professional development for success as a fire services recruit, and the foundation for further career progression opportunities in this important area of public safety.

With a focus on professionalism, integrated skills acquisition through simulation-based training and inter-professional collaboration, students build towards internationally recognized credentials (National Fire Protection Association – NFPA) relevant to careers in fire suppression and also prevention through training in public education. They also develop critical thinking, situational performance skills, and lifelong wellness practices that enhance their personal and professional development and adaptability, serving as the foundation for ongoing learning, and adding value and lowering risk to themselves and to prospective employers.

Note:

• September start: Students complete all three terms (Fall, Winter, and Spring) within the same academic year. Tuition for all three terms is shown for the September intake.
• January start: Students complete two terms (Winter and Spring) in the first academic year, and the third term (Fall) in the following academic year. Tuition for two terms is shown for the January intake. Tuition for the Fall term will be billed separately in the next academic year.